Human Resource Management

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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1HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Question 1:
For both the companies, Genentech and Zappos employee benefit has formed an
important part of the human resource management. It is important to note that the market
competitors of both these companies are constantly trying to attract and hire the employees that
are best. Genentech and Zappos do these by creating a workplace where the employees will be
treated equally with respect and valued as well. Companies have now understood that the
employees that are happy are more than a willing to stay with the company for a longer time
period (Tangthong, Trimetsoontorn and Rojniruntikul 2014). Thus, HRM acts as a force that
drives in building the willingness among the employees, attracting the proper candidates and
increasing the employee retention. The benefits can be used as a strategic section that helps in
enhancing the productivity, morale, effectiveness and achievement of the goals (Shaw, Park and
Kim 2013). While searching and applying for a job has now become easier due to the internet
and it has helped the companies to research for the company as well (Ko and Hur 2014).
Question 2:
Zappos and Genentech offers the employees with the benefits that acts to retain and
attract the employees. It is important to mention that if the employees are provided with values
and meaning then it leads to increased morale of the employees. Due to high morale, the
employee stays motivated and this on the longer period helps in enhancing the performance of
the employees and make them feel secured when working in these organizations (Bullock,
Stritch and Rainey 2015). This leads to a reduced turnover rates and the employees remains
satisfied. The desired behaviour in the organization are rewarded and the employees that want to
gain the freedom is provoked by the satisfaction (Singh and Jain 2013). This on the other hand
motivates the employees and increases their loyalty and morale. Incentives also work as a